Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 145:20-21
Psalms 145:20-21. The Lord preserveth all that love him They lie exposed to many dangers in this world from men and things, from visible and invisible foes; but he, by preserving them in their integrity, and enabling them to continue in his love, (John 15:9,) effectually secures them, so that no real evil befalls them. But all the wicked will he destroy Frequently in this world, and infallibly in the next. To protect and save his subjects and destroy their enemies is the finishing part... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 145:18-19
Psalms 145:18-19 . The Lord is nigh unto all that call upon him To answer their prayers, supposing they call upon him; in truth Or, with an upright heart, asking those things only which are according to his will, sincerely desiring what they ask, trusting in him that he will give it, and waiting upon him in the way he hath appointed for that purpose. Observe, reader, our King “is not like earthly princes, difficult of access, but one of whom the meanest subject may at any time obtain an... read more